One time when making sloppy joes, I wanted mine spicy, so I doused it in hot sauce. After that, my mind went wild and I made it Buffalo chicken-style with ground chicken, diced celery and blue cheese crumbles. I've been making it this way ever since. -Jennifer Nielson, Spanish Fork, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook and crumble chicken over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Stir in celery and pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and celery is crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes., Stir in ketchup, hot sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in lettuce leaves. If desired, top with cheese.Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Medi jones
[email protected]I love these lettuce wraps! They are so versatile and can be made with any type of protein or vegetables. I also love that they are low-carb and gluten-free.
monir jisan
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are the perfect way to use up leftover chicken. They are quick and easy to make, and they are always delicious.
Erratic Weirdness
[email protected]I have made these lettuce wraps several times and they are always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Faith Natasha Nhekairo
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are so easy to make and they are so delicious. I love that they are healthy and low-carb.
Jac Bourne
[email protected]I made these lettuce wraps for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making them again.
Bradley Stewart
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are the perfect appetizer or light meal. They are healthy and delicious, and they can be made ahead of time, which makes them perfect for busy weeknights.
Information Pakistan
[email protected]I love these lettuce wraps! They are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I usually make them with chicken, but I have also made them with shrimp and they were just as good.
Jonathan Potter
[email protected]These were so good! I made them for my family and they were a hit. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.